Mercury has turned direct but will be conjoined with Uranus until next Wednesday!

Here are some of the mythological themes to remember right now:

* Uranus is frequently associated by astrologers with the myth of Prometheus

* Prometheus stole the fire from Zeus and carried it away, concealed in a fennel stalk, to give to humanity

* Prometheus was chained to the side of a cliff and tortured for his fire theft

* The astrological Uranus is also associated with the story of the Greek god's castration. After his genitals were flung into the sea, Aphrodite was born, along with the furies, giants and meliae.

* Uranus is associated with advances in knowledge that also come at a cost

* Uranus is associated with advances in knowledge or technology that come through defiance and rebellion

* Uranus is associated with acts of liberation but also with serious repercussions from authority figures or people who wish to protect the status-quo of a power structure at all costs

* Uranus is associated with forcefully taking something or doing something from or against the wishes of an authority figure

For all of these reasons Uranus is also associated with the Jungian notion of "individuation." In order to individuate we often have to break from the authority of inner complexes, gods, patterns, and forces that may have us in their grip. In order to individuate we have to become aware of what has us in its grip, and for this we need the metaphorical fire of Prometheus in order to illuminate our unconscious material. As we individuate we often experience a "breakthrough," and this breakthrough is again associated with breaking away from the status-quo, from authority figures, and so forth.

Individuation can also happen too forcefully. We can become possessed by the God of individuation, Prometheus/Uranus, just as much as we can be possessed by any other unconscious complex. The rebel without a cause, the rule breaker, the iconoclast, the anger looking for a cause rather than the righteous anger of a principled cause, and the person who ruins homes, ruins friendships or relationships, all in the name of "becoming what I must," ...these are all instances of Uranus consuming rather than inspiring or cooperating with us.

Yesterday I wrote about the seeds of revolution needing to be kept secret or hidden and cared for carefully. Recall that Prometheus had to hide the fire he stole within a fennel stalk. What is the significance of the fennel stalk? Most obviously it is a means of transporting and spreading fire, but it also represents the idea of the containment, refinement and simultaneous distribution of knowledge. For these reasons Uranus is associated with space rockets, jet engines, and technologies of mass transit, that carry us from one place to another utilizing technological powers most of us do not understand...as well as the industrialization and the power and corruption within the industrialized, corporate world.

The suggestion to keep the seeds of our revolution within for right now, to not let the power, heat, and combustibility of its passion overwhelm us or puff us up with premature pride is rooted in the fact that Mercury and Uranus together have an incredibly powerful effect on the mind and speech, and while they may be changing our minds and hearts right now, or bringing some incredible turn of events for the purpose of our individuation, the moment is still young and the temptation to let these forces consume us is very seductive.

For as liberating as Uranus can be, he is also associated with the total mania and arrogance of knowledge and invention and its power to break barriers. Prometheus will be redeemed thanks to an immortal who becomes mortally wounded and would otherwise be forced to live forever with an incurable wound. It's a dangerous thing to live possessed by the fires of immortal power and knowledge. It can be just as destructive as it is liberating. Hence again the admonition...keep this light small, tend to it like a hearth fire, know that you are not it and it is not yours, and trust the darkness from which it springs, around which it illuminates. Do not get lost in the light.​Prayer: Help us to stay present in the presence of your blinding lights.

As we begin a new moon cycle, Mercury and Uranus are moving into a conjunction through Mercury's retrograde and Venus is at her brightest as the morning star, culminating in Pisces.

The cosmic laws of the moment:

* Those who dare become the person they were looking for* Those who break the mold are sometimes the most sensible* Those who speak the truth are promoted by the universe into positions of service, because truth is a service to all* When the time is right great people appear to lead the way* When the time is right an announcement is made that changes the feeling in the air for many people* When the time is right a piece of information comes to the surface that everyone senses will "do" something positive in time* When the time is right the energy, will, patience, and motivation are there...a choice is "necessary."* Great power requires great responsibility, not just for super heroes but for everyday heroes in everyday situations* When great technology, speed, and power are unbridled and unrestricted an opportunity is missed, and the great future becomes the great mistake* If you don't have a mentor, then imagine what your ideal mentor is and does, begin to emulate those habits, and watch as the mentor appears* When the Sun shines brightly both the good and the bad are exposed, and then the choice is clear* When we do what we must we become wealthy* When we respond to circumstances like we are their humble guest, they lead us to great abundance* Inspiration comes in great waves when we respond modestly and curiously to powerful forces around us* Leadership chooses us* Expansion comes through knowing our place and knowing our time

The messenger and Prometheus the liberator appear as one fiery voice in the morning sky, before the sunrise of Spring. Venus at her brightest, exalted, as an emissary and ally also in the morning sky. There is a message here about power, invention, unity, and liberation...but also the call to wield power sensibly, carefully, and for the good of all. Power is quickly taken from those who act like the host rather than the guest.​Prayer: Teach us to be guests wherever we are, wherever we go, so that we might be host to the powers of life, love, and light.

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Adam Elenbaas is a professional astrologer and the founder of the Nightlight Astrology School. Adam holds an MA and MFA in English and Creative Writing and is one of the founding writers at RealitySandwich. To learn more about Adam, click here.